BREAKING from Fox News: Sawyer Hill played at the Bluebird Theatre in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Hill said their bus driver died and multiple band and crew members were injured [in an accident] near the Colorado-Wyoming border. The band was expected to play in Salt Lake City that Wednesday. More later.
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Our thanks to Steve Son for the interesting talk last Monday on his adventures to “local” stardom and how he got here! Very funny and his son Trevor assisted with videos of Steve performing, slides of posters and flyers, and other mementos of Steve’s journey! We really enjoyed it! If you are a dues-paying member of COMBO, you have your “secret password” to check out the video of his talk on YouTube which will be posted soon.
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So, out of curiosity, I asked Google, “Who sings the Plexaderm commercial?” And this was its reply: AI Overview – The vocals in the newer Plexaderm commercial are AI-generated rather than sung by a human artist. Viewers on platforms like Reddit and social media widely note that the spot features an over-produced, artificial jingle with synthesized vocals paired with computer-generated characters. No human singer or artist has been credited or identified by advertising trackers like iSpot.tv. Reddit ·r/CommercialsIHate +1
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OMG! “It’s time… 43 years later and still completely untouchable. Who could ever top Michael Jackson and Thriller? We are talking about the greatest entertainer, the greatest album, the most legendary music video, and the most iconic choreography in history. The masterpiece. The standard. The GOAT. Period.” (From Jerba Nichol on Facebook) 43 years. Hard to believe.
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Congratulations to Kayla Radomski of Aurora and Jason Segal (actor; How I Met Your Mother, The Shrinking) on their marriage. Kayla is the daughter of Shawn Vanderlois, who was the lead singer of Uncle R.I.P. many years ago. Kayla is a singer, actress, and dancer who competed on So You Think You Can Dance and came in 4th. She recently worked as a back-up dancer for Taylor Swift! May Kayla and Jason have many happily married years together.
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COMBO Board Member T-Loop asks that you send him your songs if you want them on our Spotify Playlist. Please email him at tlooplooperlive@gmail.com for more info or to send your song, or at the Spotify Artist music link.
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TLoop sent the following URLs to check out! These tracks include winners of our Contests!
COMBO’s Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5doJjsfZYcObpIecdpWVZw?si=hRKGVxrbRemypuvuHxIFwQ&pi=kmF6oE5XQ8ORt
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COMBO’s Best Tracks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qbXlJ1CmHeSwCuiXZy2cu?si=4I14EWqSQ_aG3ky3Qfr8UA&pi=W7w_UomfQua4_
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To join COMBO, go to our website at https://www.coloradomusic.org and hit the “Join COMBO” button. If you’d prefer to not use a credit card, you may send a check for the proper amount to COMBO, PO Box 18186, Denver CO 80218 instead. (Actually this helps us out even more as we don’t have to pay fees to Paypal!)
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COMBO is about the LOVE of Music and the musicians who create and play songs. We do our best to educate and offer an exchange of information, guidance and advice to help musicians advance their careers. Our articles and programs represent some phase of the music business that could affect musicians – all musicians, all genres – everywhere.
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Our motto: Elevate Your Musical State! (Courtesy of former COMBO VP Andy Ard!)
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TALENT NEEDED:
Join Grammy Winner Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones) for a 3-Day Sound Engineer Masterclass October 29th thru November 1st in Boulder, CO https://soundadvice.club/events/soundescape-michael-brauer?
Applications Open for the City of Boulder Cultural Grants Panel – Due by November 9th
https://bouldercolorado.formstack.com/forms/boulder_arts_commission_cultural_grants_panelist_application
ITNS (In The Neon Spotlight) Radio Looking for Music | https://itnsradio.com
Sandra Holman Watts’ Looking for Entertainment for 2027 Parker Days
https://www.liveatjacks.com/parker-days-artist-submissions
Performance High offers lots of classes and activities! Https://performancehigh.net
CALENDAR
October 2026
Th, 22nd – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Laurie D at the Comfy Couch Performance Circle, Longmont Public Media building, 457 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO | In person or join online on YouTube at 6:00 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/live/Kzmy317xYB0 | Cost: Free admission for the live studio audience; donations are appreciated to support the program | BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) for in-studio attendees. The event is also broadcast live and available on-demand via Longmont Public Media channels.
We, 28th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Fr, 30th – 11:00 a.m. – Celebration of Life for Devon Stone will be held at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. 999 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120. All are welcome.
November 2026
Su, 1st – Doors 6:00; Show at 7:00 – Dia de Los Muertos Celebration with Groove Goddess with Michelle Castillo at Nissi’s in Lafayette. Come dressed in festive attire if you like, and get into the spirit with our face paint artist, available for anyone interested. Ticket link:
https://events.leapevents.com/event/groove-goddess
We, 4th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Laurie D Jazz Duo Bar 404, 404 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Laurie Dameron with the fabulous Jeff Fournier on bass with originals and covers jazz and blues! On Weds., the 404 offers a reduced priced menu with delicious food and drink! Tickets: $10 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-404-presents-laurie-d-jazz-duo-with-jeff-fournier-tickets-2002169183926?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fr, 6th – 6:30 doors; Show at 7:00 – Benefit for Kathy Taylor featuring Hippie Werewolves, Nasty’s Nightmare and King Rat! Oriental Theater, 44th & Tennyson, Denver | Tickets at
https://theorientaltheater.holdmyticket.com/tickets/466333
Su, 8th – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Michael Mark at the Heather Gardens Clubhouse in Aurora, I am asking folks to RSVP for November 8th so I can get an accurate count of attendees. Please RSVP here: https://evite.me/Yg9QbDvGQc
Su, 8th – 1:00 p.m. – Benefit for drummer Tim Elliott at Grimm Bros. Brewing, 815 14th Street SW, Loveland, CO | Tim is battling cancer
Mo, 16th – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriters Showcase at Bar 404, 404 Broadway, Denver | Come hear some of the best songwriters in the Front Range! FREE!
Fr, 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Laurie D at North of Ordinary, 4949 Broadway Unit 127, Boulder, CO
December 2026
Th, 3rd – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Laurie D Jazz Duo at the Wayback Bar in Lyons | We’ll be sharing some holiday tunes!
Sa, 5th – 6:00 p.m. – Rachel Alena Band at City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO | Making music to bring a little sunshine! https://www.rachelalenamusic.com
Sa, 12th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Celebration of Life for Carvin Jones at The Monastery, 4810 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona | This event is Carvin’s official homecoming celebration and will serve as an opportunity for his friends, family, and fans to gather in his memory.
Sa, 12th – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner at the Blue Bonnet Restaurant, xxx South Broadway, Denver | Really good Mexican-style food and lots of free parking! Come enjoy a tasty dinner and the best music-minded company around!
Open Mic / Jam Nights:
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Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam is a monthly get-together on the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Dog House Music Studios. The Jam is for female and femme musicians looking to hang out and play music together in a safe and comfortable space. All ages, all experience levels, and all music genres are welcome! Bring your instrument or use one of our’s – we’ll have guitars, bass guitars, amps, a piano, drum kit, and vocal mics set up and ready. Hosted by Rock for the People at DHMS, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026. | RSVP for free to:
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/event-details/femme-musicians-meetup-jam-2026-09-01-18-30
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Roots Music Project: First Tuesdays of the month: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sober Open Mic, 4747 Pearl Street, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO | FREE! Keep in mind the entrance for the open mic is in the east room so enter through the door to the right of the main entrance.
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Songwriters at the Speakeasy (Roxy on Broadway), 554 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
This series takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the second & third Tuesday of each month in the listening room basement at Roxy on Broadway. Shows feature top songwriters – from upstarts to pros – performing solo. Hosted by Baggs Patrick and Marty Jones
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Acoustic Open Mic Night – 4th Tuesday of the month at the Doghouse Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Rock for the People | RSVP at
https://www.rockforthepeople.org/events
Open Jam Night at Mega Music in Sterling is the perfect place for musicians of all ages & levels to get together, hang out, play & learn. Always a good time. Even if you’re not a musician, come hang out & watch. Call 970-521-9020 to sign up. Host: Todd Allen
Recurring Events:
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music “Good Time Hour Club,” every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Gardens
Comfy Couch Performance Circle, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., select days | Longmont Public Media, 457 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO | Cost: Free admission for the live studio audience; donations are appreciated to support the program. In person or join online on YouTube at 6 pm https://www.youtube.com/live/Kzmy317xYB0 | The Comfy Couch Performance Circle is a monthly live acoustic music and storytelling series hosted by Robby Layton at Longmont Public Media in Longmont, CO | Format: The studio is set up in an intimate circle where local and regional acoustic musicians, songwriters, and storytellers take turns performing. There will be three performers each night. | Atmosphere: BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) for in-studio attendees, and the event is also broadcast live and available on-demand via Longmont Public Media channels.
